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I am planning on removing the dog crate within four run, and fully integrating our 13wk pullets with our layers very soon. My only unknown is, how do I manage the food? I’ve read that layer feed isn’t good for pullets until at least 18 weeks, so do I do a 50/50 combo of starter crumbles, and...

I have four, 5 week old chicks who seems to be developing a little bit of an occasional wheeze. They have always been intermittently sneezy, but I attributed that to dusty chick feed and the dust from shavings in the brooder. One seemed to develop a bit of loud breathing a wheeze a few days ago...

Hello. I have 4 six month old hens, and have been asked to take in a friend’s flock of 5. A mix of australorps, barred rock, and buff Orpingtons. Before I commit to this, I was looking for tips or words of caution for safely integrating the two flocks. Our hens are mostly in the run/coop, but do...

Hi All. Getting ready to switch my small flock of 4 to layer feed. I’ve heard great things about Green Mountain Organics layer pellets, and Small Pet Select non GMO soy free, corn free layer feed. has anyone tried either of these and been happy? Any other recommendations would be great. Thanks!

Hi All, I have a dirt run, and was wondering if people typically add any additional substrate to their run on top of the original dirt? As of right now, it’s working fine, and allowing for a several dust bathing areas, but they are starting to scratch large divots in each corner. I’m also...

I am currently keeping a nipple waterer and feeder in our secured run, which has a roof and is attached to a raised coop. So far, I have been leaving the door open between the two at night, so the chickens are able to come out first thing in the morning. I’ve been noticing some backyard chicken...

I have a 12 week old barred rock, who I believe to be a cockerel. Would anyone like to try and confirm this from my attached photo? Thanks!

I have five, 8 week old chicks, who have been outside in the run/coop 24/7 for 2 weeks, and seem well adjusted. The coop is located within the run, and is very predator secure (1/2 inch welded wire, metal roof, predator skirt). We would like to go away for two days (leaving the interior door...